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Ravens LB Arthur Brown bulking up to earn playing time

by Elliott Smith | Staff Writer

Linebacker Arthur Brown has had a disappointing two years in the NFL since being drafted as a possible replacement for Ravens legend Ray Lewis, but he is hoping that getting bigger will help him make an impact, per the Baltimore Sun.

Brown played in just four games last season and made zero tackles. In the offseason, Brown bulked up to 242 pounds in the hopes of seeing more playing time.

"I'm getting bigger," Brown said. "I put on some weight and I'm maintaining it right now. I do feel good moving around. It's about keeping it on."

Brown will have to first start on special teams since he is third on the Ravens depth chart at inside linebacker.

That's how I need to make it on the field is in that phase of the game," he said.

The Ravens have placed linebacker Arthur Brownon injured reserve with a thigh injury to make way for defensive lineman Haloti Ngata to be placed on the active roster. Brown was only able to play in four games this season and did not record a tackle.

Other than Brown, the Ravens have listed tackle Eugne Monroe (ankle) and defensive tackle Timmy Jernigan (foot and ankle) as out for Saturday's wild card game against the Steelers.

Monroe has not played since Week 16 against the Texans when he injured his ankle. Defensive end Chris Canty is considered probable.

The Ravens are currently 3-point underdogs against Pittsburgh Saturday.